Stephen is one of the most experienced members of the Cyclingnews team, having reported on professional cycling since 1994. Before becoming Editor-at-large, he was Head of News at Cyclingnews. He has previously worked for Shift Active Media, Reuters and Cycling Weekly. He is a member of the Board of the Association Internationale des Journalistes du Cyclisme (AIJC).
Latest articles by Stephen Farrand

'Milan-San Remo is a scary race' – Tadej Pogačar reveals his fears and ambitions for Italian Monument
By Stephen Farrand published
News UAE Team Emirates leader on the specific pressures and challenges of La Classicissima

Have we already seen a Milan-San Remo dress rehearsal? Here's what Tirreno-Adriatico and Paris-Nice might reveal about the first Monument of 2026
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis Italian race still offers the best preparation for Milan-San Remo and 'race hardness'

'I'm not thinking about retirement yet' - Primož Roglič confirms he will miss Tour de France but is not done yet
By Stephen Farrand published
News Slovenian confirms pared back race programme with summer at home before targeting Vuelta a España

'Never say never…' - Tirreno-Adriatico sprint win gives Jonathan Milan a glimpse of hope for Milan-San Remo sprint finish
By Stephen Farrand published
News Italian becomes Lild-Trek's best hope due to Mads Pedersen injuries

'I want to learn how to win as fast as I can' - Isaac del Toro follows in Tadej Pogačar's footsteps with Tirreno-Adriatico victory
By Stephen Farrand published
News Mexican to switch to domestique role to help Pogačar at MIlsan-San Remo

'I understand I win less than I used to but that doesn't mean the winner in me has disappeared' – Wout van Aert gaining momentum for the Classics
By Stephen Farrand published
News Belgian seems back on track for Classics after a week of intense racing in Italy

'I'm learning to embrace the inherent risk of road racing' - Mountain biker Alan Hatherly continues fast track WorldTour transformation at Tirreno-Adriatico
By Stephen Farrand published
News South African's 13th place in Italy boost chances of a Grand Tour debut at the Giro d'Italia

'I just want to finish on the podium on Sunday' - Local hero Giulio Pellizzari fights the pain and Matteo Jorgenson for second overall at Tirreno-Adriatico
By Stephen Farrand published
News Jorgenson and Visma-Lease a Bike take on the race but Pellizzari stays ahead by a single second

'He's a friend, but you also need to do your job' – Isaac del Toro distances Giulio Pellizzari and Matteo Jorgenson to set up overall Tirreno-Adriatico success
By Stephen Farrand published
News No gifts as Mexican stays calm and collected to extend GC lead on final hilltop finish

Mathieu van der Poel explains why he refuses to follow the narrow handlebar trend
By Stephen Farrand published
News Despite trend towards narrower bars, the Dutch Classics favourite still rides with handlebars that measure 450mm

'Saturday will be a big day' - Isaac del Toro and Giulio Pellizzari put aside their friendship to fight for Tirreno-Adriatico victory
By Stephen Farrand published
News Mexican leads Italian rival by 23 seconds before the final stage in the hills

'I have different goals this spring' – Matteo Jorgenson turns spring metamorphosis into a Tirreno-Adriatico podium opportunity
By Stephen Farrand published
News American moves up to third overall despite focussing on later goals in the Ardennes

'If you start to lose that winning mentality, you might as well stop racing' - Michael Valgren completes comeback with Tirreno-Adriatico stage win
By Stephen Farrand published
News EF Education rider takes first win since terrible 2022 crash

'Ineos can become as strong as Team Sky once were' - An agent and rival team manager welcome €100 million Netcompany sponsorship
By Stephen Farrand published
News How the Netcompany five-year sponsorship could revive the British team's Grand Tour ambitions

'We've battled a lot' - Giulio Pellizzari ready to take on Isaac del Toro on home roads in Tirreno-Adriatico GC showdown
By Stephen Farrand published
News 22-year-old Italian takes race lead before competing on home roads in Le Marche

'Milan-San Remo should be fun' – Mathieu van der Poel shows he is ready for the Classics with Tirreno-Adriatico tactical masterclass
By Stephen Farrand published
News Dutchman wins stage 4 with 280-metre sprint in Martinsicuro

Cycling's latest technological advance? Teams cars fitted with satellite internet for data, streaming and communications marginal gain
By Stephen Farrand published
News Team at Tirreno-Adriatico spotted with white square Starlink antenna

Reports name Danish IT brand Netcompany as new Ineos Grenadiers sponsor
By Stephen Farrand published
News British team hopes to secure a €50 million annual budget, sign new riders and so take on their rival super teams

'There's only one winner' - Big name Tirreno-Adriatico sprinters left empty handed as Decathlon-CMA CGM celebrate again
By Stephen Farrand published
News Milan, Magnier, De Lie and Philipsen left disappointed after long ride south in the cold and rain

'It's all part of the job' - Isaac del Toro suffers in the cold and rain but extends Tirreno-Adriatico lead by a second
By Stephen Farrand published
News Mexican revels in his friendly rivalry with fellow Grand Tour talent Giulio Pellizzari

'I like gravel, it's more like a game' - Isaac del Toro and Giulio Pellizzari emerge on Tirreno-Adriatico gravel to distance GC rivals
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis 22-year-old rivals and friends join forces to gain 17 precious seconds as Jorgenson and Arensman crash on the gravel

'Going as deep as I did today is difficult to simulate in training' – Mathieu van der Poel puts on a show on Tirreno-Adriatico gravel ahead of next big Classics
By Stephen Farrand published
News Dutchman excels in the mud and rain as only Isaac del Toro and Giulio Pellizzari are able to match him

'It was a bit of a childish reaction' - Ethan Hayter angered by TV motorbike but regrets Tirreno-Adriatico TT middle finger gesture
By Stephen Farrand published
News British time trial champion ready to pay 500 Swiss Franc UCI fine
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